Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Pennsylvania
$41,490avg. a year
$19.95 an hour · 34,850 employed
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $41,490 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $42,290. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $43,240.
$39,500Median pay
$19.95Average hourly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#27Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for landscaping and groundskeeping workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
117,700 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$43,240
$20.79 an hour
22,310 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$42,530
$20.45 an hour
31,650 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$42,000
$20.19 an hour
41,630 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$41,740
$20.07 an hour
51,100 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$41,130
$19.77 an hour
61,200 jobs
Reading, PA
$41,120
$19.77 an hour
7490 jobs
State College, PA
$39,950
$19.21 an hour
86,650 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$39,910
$19.19 an hour
9330 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$39,730
$19.10 an hour
10370 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$39,660
$19.07 an hour
111,330 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$39,150
$18.82 an hour
12250 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$39,020
$18.76 an hour
13870 jobs
Erie, PA
$38,000
$18.27 an hour
14230 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$37,880
$18.21 an hour
15310 jobs
Altoona, PA
$36,330
$17.47 an hour
16250 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$34,850
$16.76 an hour
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Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania landscaping and groundskeeping workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,290 | $20.33 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,490 | $19.95 |
| New York | $45,620 | $21.93 |
| Maryland | $43,400 | $20.86 |
| New Jersey | $43,310 | $20.82 |
| Ohio | $39,890 | $19.18 |
| Delaware | $39,680 | $19.08 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$59,450
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37,780
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56,630
- Pest Control Workers$45,980
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do landscaping and groundskeeping workers make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $41,490 a year, and the median is $39,500. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $42,290.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$19.95 an hour on average; the median is $18.99.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($43,240), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($42,530). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Johnstown, PA ($34,850).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #27 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 37-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national landscaping and groundskeeping workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.